i know this is an old post but I hope you're still out there Mr. Dresser. I am moving into the home I have attached a picture of. We plan to keep the color of the trim in this house. Do you think the color combination of the floor would work with it or be "too much" brown? The pictures are of entry which opens to both the living and dining room with the family room behind, if that helps.

Hi Monica. You could always have your hardwood guy make up a couple sample boards of different stains and review them before moving forward with refinishing the floors. But I think the stain combination in my project here would work fine with the existing trim and doors of your house. Good luck!

Lovely Room! - Could you please tell me the depth and width of your coffers? We have 10'ceilings and the room is 23' x 23' so we are worried about making the coffers too small. Thank you so much for your help!

I think whenever you have a large room (like 24' x 26'), it really helps to have something to break up the ceiling so it doesn't look like a hotel ballroom. Coffers are a good looking, economical option. Antique timbers are also nice if they blend with the architectural style. I think the coffered ceiling is more classical than the "1980's trey" and will continue to be popular.Gary DresserDresser Homes

Are the Grilles on the inside of the glass or inside of the glass? - Hello, I love the doors and we are about to order but I am struggling with whether to put the grilles on the inside or outside of the glass. Placing the grilles on the outside is preferable.....but the problem is cleaning. Does it look that much worse to place the grilles in between the glass. Thank you so kindly for your opinion.

What I am referring to are the grilles which are attached to the inside of the windows and secured by small pins. I have seem them broken when people attempt to open a double hung window by pushing on the grilles. I have also seen them warp. Perhaps there is a higher end version of these applied grilles, but I have not seen one. And I have never seen grilles which can be applied to the exterior, but they could be out there somewhere. If you want the look of divided light windows, SDL is the best way to go in my opinion.

Floors - Hello: we are located in MA and are having difficulties getting the correct stain color. The color in this photo is exactly what we are looking for:) would you be so kind to give me a speedy response? They are staining again tomorrow... Would be forever grateful!! Thanks

It is not uncommon to raise the ceiling height from 8' to 10' as part of a large renovation of the entire house. It would typically be cost prohibitive to attempt to do it for just one room. As far as estimating a cost, it would really be impossible for me not knowing the specifics of your house and the local construction market. Your best bet is to find a local architect and/or builder and have them come out to the house to assess the feasibility. Hope this helps.Gary DresserDresser Homes

@chicken73: The particular flooring subcontractor I used for this job is no longer in business. This photo is from 5-6 years ago. If you are looking for a hardwood flooring company in your area, it should be fairly easy to find someone to do 5" oak floors.Gary DresserDresser Homes

Thank you Gary. I'm going to go with the Crema Marfil. I thought it might be a bit light against the white fireplace, but I think it is a great clean and classic look that is neutral enough pair with anything.

My client got those through her interior designer, Gretchen Gilstrap Edwards. I'm sure if you give them a call or email them, they would be happy to help you. info@gilstrapedwards.comGary Dresser Dresser Homes

Sorry, I don't know the source. I believe they were provided by my client's designer. Here is a link to her website. Maybe you can track them down that way. http://www.gilstrapedwards.com/Gary DresserDresser Homes

Re: Duluting the paint - You had indicted that the wall paint was duluted by 50%. I've never duluted paint. Is it duluted with water or another product and if so the name of the product. Also, why is it duluted? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm a novice. Thanks so much for your patience!

Diluted is referring to the intensity, i.e. the pigments added to colour the base. When you dilute a paint colour by 50% it means you are adding half the amount of pigments that are associated with that colour. So if a colour requires 4 drops of red and 2 drops of black, then a 50% version of it would have 2 drops of red and 1 of black.

It really depends upon the height of the doors and windows in the room. If they are at 6'8" or 7'0", then I think it would work fine. If they are 8', I think the coffered ceiling would look crammed down upon the casing above the doors/windows. I believe these beams are something like 10" deep, but you could make them as shallow as 4" - 6" and that would help also.

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Sorry, but I just built the house. The client and her interior designer purchased the furniture. The designer was Gretchen Gilstrap Edwards. You might consider contacting her at http://gilstrapedwards.com/.Gary DresserDresser Homes

The coffered ceiling creates 9 boxes. Recessed can lights are centered in the 7 boxes around the perimeter. In the box over the fireplace, there is a 4" directional art can to illuminate the art work. I can't recall what is in the center box, but we typically leave a wire in the ceiling in case someone wants to had a hanging fixture there later. Gary DresserDresser Homes

The room is probably 20' x 24' or so. That would make the inside dimensions approximately 5.5' x 6.5'. We didn't design the coffers to a certain size though....we just divided the room out into equal sections.If you are going to do a ceiling like this, it is helpful to run strings on the ceiling at framing (before drywall) representing the beams so as to help visualize the space and insure the recessed cans get put in the right place. Gary DresserDresser Homes

I was the builder of the house. The interior design work and furnishings were done by Gretchen Gilstrap Edwards. Perhaps you could check with her. Here is a link to her website. http://www.gilstrapedwards.com/ Good luck!Gary DresserDresser Homes

another picture of pass through?? - Is it possible to upload a picture of the arched pass through.bar between the kitchen and the living room? It is one of the neatest features of the room but isn't shown! Thank you.

Your builder or trim carpenter will know how to construct a coffered ceiling. If you want to learn more of the details of how they are built, Google "building a coffered ceiling".Gary DresserDresser Homes

I would do hardwood floors in the kitchen as they are easier on the feet, easier to keep clean, and less expensive than tile. But if you really want to do tile, I would look to some of the ceramic products that look very close to marble or stone. Maybe something that looks like white carerra marble.Good luck!Gary DresserDresser Homes

What is the size of this room? - We are about to re-do and add on to our existing sun room and we are looking to add a fireplace and mount the tv above. Our room is 12x18 with the same look as this picture. We would like to put the fireplace on the opposite wall that currently goes onto a screened in porch, but will be where we add on a kids play (bonus room) room. Any suggestions on best layout? Hope this makes sense.

Do you know a source for exterior fiberglass french doors with both exterior and interior muttons?? I love the look of wood but we live in Florida and we are told they will warp and need repair for years. Thank you

I really have never used fiberglass doors. While yes, they are more durable than wood, my clients tend to like the look and feel (and imperfections) of a real wood door. If they are properly installed and not left unpainted very long, you should be able to prevent any warping. The size and wood species is also a big variable. An 8' door is more likely to warp than a 6'8" door. Pine is more volatile than Mahogany. Also, doors with a three-point locking mechanism, which secure the top, middle, and bottom are a good way of keeping the doors from warping.Good luck!

Grilles on outside of glass or in between? - Hello, I love the doors and we are about to order but I am struggling with whether to put the grilles on the inside or outside of the glass. Placing the grilles on the outside is preferable.....but the problem is cleaning. Does it look that much worse to place the grilles in between the glass. Thank you so kindly for your opinion.